This 4th of July Caprese salad is festive, fresh, and a little unexpected. You’ve got the classic combo of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, but with a patriotic twist, blueberries and mozzarella stars make it perfect for your summer spread. Drizzle on a sweet-tangy dressing, chill it in the fridge, and enjoy it during the fireworks finale.
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Keyword 4th of july, caprese salad, holiday recipe
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a serving bowl. Sprinkle the blueberries over the top.
Use small star-shaped cookie cutters (or just a knife) to cut stars from the mozzarella slices. Arrange the stars over the tomatoes and blueberries.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey and olive oil. Optional additions include a splash of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, or apple cider vinegar. Drizzle over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and top with fresh basil.